
Switches with integrated security
The 'SDS-3000/G3000 Smart Switches' (Fig.) from Moxa have been specially developed for users who want to switch from unmanaged to managed switches without sacrificing ease of use.

The 'SDS-3000/G3000 Smart Switches' (Fig.) from Moxa have been specially developed for users who want to switch from unmanaged to managed switches without sacrificing ease of use.

As part of a management buy-out, the Friedhelm Loh Group has sold German Edge Cloud in its entirety to Managing Director Dieter Meuser.

HMS Networks is launching another version of the embedded communication interfaces 'Anybus CompactCom'. Anybus CompactCom B40 Mini' complements the 40 series with a communication interface that is optimized for automated production.

Manufacturing-X's central transfer initiative, Scale-MX, aims to make data room-based technologies accessible to companies of all sizes and promote their broad application across industries.
The cyber security of networked applications can be improved with the help of automatic attack detection systems or intrusion detection systems (IDS). However, as the Crowdstrike incident makes clear, an IDS is only suitable for use in industrial IoT applications under certain conditions.

followed up! - with Dr. Rainer Stetter, ITQ
The majority of machine and plant manufacturers have significant weaknesses when it comes to mastering their interdisciplinary development processes - this was the conclusion of the Bestvor research project 15 years ago. Rainer Stetter played a key role in the project and explains in an interview how this situation has changed since 2009.

Siemens and ServiceNow have partnered to enhance industrial cybersecurity and drive the integration of generative AI into production environments.
Generative AI-supported automation
The aim of the cooperation between Siemens and Serviceknow is to improve industrial cyber security and drive forward the integration of generative AI in production.

The 'eTSN Software Development Kit (SDK)' from BE.services enables component manufacturers to develop OPC UA-FX and TSN products.

Spectra's tGW-700 series Modbus TCP to RTU/ASCII gateways allow Modbus/TCP hosts to easily communicate with Modbus RTU/ASCII serial devices over an Ethernet network.
The Digi Connect® EZ series is revolutionizing serial communication in the IIoT. With flexible multi-port solutions, robust security and easy integration, it offers companies of all sizes a seamless modernization of their infrastructure. Efficient, scalable and secure.
Security is all well and good, but what are the actual requirements for OT cybersecurity and how can they be met? What are the regulatory framework conditions and which devices are available that offer a suitable solution for OT security? The webinar tip for October.
Combating tumors, data encryption, energy-saving power lines - what does this have to do with complicated particle physics? The nuclear research center Cern is involved everywhere.

The Weidmüller Group is strengthening its first management level as of October 1, 2024: Dr. Sebastian Durst, previously Chief Operations Officer, will take over the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Especially in the area of social engineering, AI tools such as WormGPT enable new attack possibilities. This article deals with the effects of AI-supported social engineering and phishing attacks.

Kontron has announced that it will manufacture its 5G modules entirely in Europe in future. In doing so, the company wants to underline its commitment to shorter supply chains, Europe's technological sovereignty and the reduction of CO2 emissions.

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is making its way into the ICP Germany portfolio. The 'ITPS-141TX' is a 5-port unmanaged SPE switch.

The new unmanaged switch '10Base-T1L SPE' from Weidmüller offers a range of one kilometer and power transmission with class A Profinet conformity.
In today's fast-paced industrial environment, it is essential that production processes run smoothly and efficiently. However, one critical aspect that is often overlooked is the importance of PLC backup and restore procedures.
OPC UA is also establishing itself as a standard for the exchange of process data between controllers. The next step is now to extend the concepts developed for the controller-to-controller use case for the controller-to-device and device-to-device use cases.